NIC in Uganda: licensed companies, claims and complaints
NIC companies licensed in Uganda
| Company | Licensed as |
|---|---|
| NIC Life Assurance Company Ltd | Life insurers |
| NIC General Insurance Company Ltd | Non-life (general) insurers |
Source: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, Insurance companies perpetually licensed (list published in August 2026). Names are reproduced as the regulator lists them. A licence is not a rating: it means the company may sell insurance in Uganda.
NIC in Uganda: the regulator's figures (2025)
| Company | Premium (UGX million) | Market share | Loss ratio 2025 (%) | Complaints received by IRA in 2024 (Figure 30 of the 2024 annual report; total calculated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIC General | 30,328.6 | 3% | 18.9% | 7 |
| NIC Life | 1,637.1 | 0.2% | 0% | 15 |
Source: IRA Uganda — Industry Performance Q4 2025 (life and non-life workbook, Summary sheet). Compare with any other insurer: compare two insurers in Uganda · largest insurers.
Before you buy from NIC in Uganda
- Check that the policy is issued by one of the companies above — the licensed entity, not only the brand.
- For motor cover, check a motor sticker by USSD (MTN *165*4*5*5#, Airtel *185*7*6*1#).
- Ask for the schedule and the exclusions in writing, and compare them with at least one other insurer.
- Keep in mind the claim rule that applies to every insurer: IRA's claims guide gives 10 working days to pay after the signed discharge for claims up to UGX 10 million (15 up to 50 million, 20 above).
- If something goes wrong, complain to the insurer, then to IRA's online Complaints Bureau (iracomplaints.go.ug).
The rules above come from our guides: check a cover, licensed insurers and how to complain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is NIC licensed in Uganda?
Yes. 2 NIC companies appear on the IRA Uganda list (list published in August 2026): NIC Life Assurance Company Ltd; NIC General Insurance Company Ltd.
How do I complain about NIC in Uganda?
Write to NIC first; if it does not settle, complain to the insurer, then to IRA's online Complaints Bureau (iracomplaints.go.ug).
How long does NIC have to pay a claim in Uganda?
The same rule applies to every insurer in Uganda: IRA's claims guide gives 10 working days to pay after the signed discharge for claims up to UGX 10 million (15 up to 50 million, 20 above).